cabinetmaker apprentice

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Custom cabinet shop Responsibilities Tasks Operate woodworking machines, such as power saws, jointers, mortisers and shapers, to cut, shape and form parts and components Prepare specifications of custom-made cabinets that maximize storage Shape surfaces or edges of wood workpieces, using hand tools, such as planes, chisels, or wood files. Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles to be made Trim joints and fit parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit and reinforce joints Sand wooden surfaces and apply veneer, stain or polish to finished products; prepare and apply laminated plastics Apply varnish, veneer, stain or polish to finished products Maintain clean and safe work environment Repair or restyle wooden furniture, fixtures and related products Experience and specialization Area of specialization Cabinets Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Excellent oral communication Organized Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers Supports for visible minorities Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble custom cabinets and furniture. Responsibilities include preparing specifications, applying finishes like varnish and stain, and maintaining a safe work environment.

No prior experience or formal degree is required as the employer provides training. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent oral communication.

• Mentorship Programs • Diversity And Cross-cultural Training • Cultural Competency Training • Coaching And Networking Opportunities

• OrganizationPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Woodworking Machine Operation
• Custom Cabinet Preparation
• Hand Tool Proficiency
• Blueprint Reading
• Joint Fitting
• Sanding
• Veneering
• Staining
• Polishing
• Laminated Plastics Application
• Furniture Repair
• Attention To Detail
• Oral Communication
• Organization

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 22, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Internship